Kayla Henry – March 12; 2019

SKSM: Could you start with telling me a little bit about yourself? Who are you and what do you do?

Kayla Henry: I am a Montreal based actor. I grew up in a small town in the Laurentians of Quebec, Canada, and moved to the city of Montreal to study theatre at Dawson College. I have been working as an actor since graduating in 2016. I am also a musician and singer/songwriter.

SKSM: When did you know you wanted to become an actress?

Kayla Henry: I think I’ve always known. I consider myself lucky to have had such certainty in my path from a young age. I’ve never really veered away from the arts, and I don’t plan on it. Acting is such a broad umbrella that there is always something new to discover, it keeps me inspired and motivated.

Kayla Henry:I submitted to the casting call for the role of Leah. After watching my acting demo reel, Stephen emailed me to request that I audition for Carrie. I sent in my self-tape, and the rest is history.

SKSM: What do you think it is about the story that attracts people so much?

Kayla Henry: Simple: A solid main character, with a real internal conflict.

SKSM: Did you have to audition for the part or was it written directly for you?

Kayla Henry: Wonderful! Stephen knows how to surround himself with organized and motivated artists, so the cast and crew acted as a well-oiled machine. As a director, Stephen was both precise and open. He showed that he had a clear vision, and a great deal of trust in his actors. His approach allowed for creativity and discovery, that’s all you can ask for!

SKSM: Was there any funny or special moment when they made the movie that you would like to tell me about?

Kayla Henry: Well, Eric Davis would tell you that at the end of each take of the book reading scene, I would enthusiastically follow him all the way off screen, in character, with a ridiculously eager smile so that when we heard “cut,” he would turn around to see the crazed face of his NUMBER ONE fan.

SKSM: Do you still have any contact with the crew/cast from that time? If so with who?

Kayla Henry: The Montreal acting community is a pretty small world. I’m always happy to run into cast and crew members!

SKSM: What are you working on nowadays?

Kayla Henry: I’m working on bettering myself as a musician and overall human being. I’ve also been doing narration work as well as acting in film and television. I play a principal role in Incendo’s film “Thicker Than Water” which should be coming out soon!

SKSM: Are you a fan of Stephen King’s work?

Kayla Henry: I love reading his work, but when it comes to watching the films I’m not a big horror or thriller fan (I’m a scaredy cat). It took me 3 tries to get through the film “Misery.” That being said, I’m oddly attracted to the idea of acting in horror films!

SKSM: What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

Kayla Henry: I used to be a coach at an Axe Throwing center, and I miss it everyday. There is something very thrilling about being a tiny girl throwing large weapons. Bullseye!

But seriously, you should try it!

SKSM: Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. Is there anything you want to say to the fans that read this interview?

Kayla Henry: Thanks for watching and supporting indie films! Passionate people make for great stories, so stay inspired, because youinspire us to do what we do.

SKSM: Would you like to add anything else?

Kayla Henry: Thank you to the fabulous cast and crew for bringing me along on this adventure!